Browse Submitted Names

This is a list of submitted names in which the pattern is *y* or a* or c* or e* or i* or k* or o* or r* or t* or u*.
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Nayocka f African American (Rare), Obscure
Possibly a variant of Nyoka.
Nayoko f Japanese
From Japanese 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens", 余 (yo) meaning "over, more than" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Na-yoon f Korean
Variant of Na-yun.
Nayriri m & f Aymara
Means "first" in Aymara.
Nayru f Popular Culture
Supposedly means "love" or "wisdom" in ancient Hylian, a language in the 'Legend of Zelda' universe. In the games, Nayru is one of the goddesses responsible for the creation of Hyrule.
Nayture f Obscure (Modern)
From the English vocabulary word nature (see Nature).
Nayu f Japanese
From Japanese 夏 (na) meaning "summer" or 南 (na) meaning "south" combined with 夕 (yu) meaning "evening". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Nayu f Chinese
From the Chinese 娜 (nà) meaning "graceful, elegant, delicate" and 羽 (yǔ) meaning "feather".
Nayue f Japanese
From Japanese 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens", 郁 (yu) meaning "fragrance" combined with 絵 (e) meaning "picture, painting, drawing, sketch". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Nayuki f Japanese
From 名 (na) meaning "name, reputation" and 雪 (yuki) meaning "snow". Other kanji combinations can spell this name.
Nayuko f Japanese
From Japanese 七 (na) meaning "seven", 夕 (yu) meaning "evening" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Nayumi f Japanese
From Japanese 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" combined with 弓 (yumi) meaning "archery bow". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Na-yun f Korean
From Sino-Korean "娜" (na) meaning " elegant, graceful, delicate" and "潤" (yun) meaning "soft, sleek". Other hanja can be used.
Nayuta m & f Japanese (Modern)
From 那由他/那由多 (nayuta), originally a Buddhist term referring to an extremely great number (often said to be 100 million), derived from Sanskrit नयुत (nayuta) meaning “myriad” or नियुत (niyuta), referring to a very high number.
Nayvadius m African American
This is the birth name of American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer, Future.
Nayzabay m Karakalpak
Means "spear" in Karakalpak.
Nazarbay m Kazakh, Kyrgyz
Derived from Arabic نظر (nazar) meaning "attention, regard, look, gaze" combined with Kazakh and Kyrgyz бай (bay) meaning "rich, wealthy".
Nazariya f Russian, Ukrainian
Russian and Ukrainian form of Nazaria and feminine form of Nazariy.
Naziraoy f Uzbek
Derived from nazira meaning "a literary work meant to represent or respond another work by another author" and oy meaning "moon".
Nazmiya f Uzbek
Derived from nazmiy meaning "poetic, in poetry".
Nazmiye f Turkish
Turkish form of Nazmia.
Nazmiyeh f Arabic
It means "poem" in Arabic. This is the name of a protagonist in Susan Abulhawa's novel The Blue Between Sky and Water (2015).
Nazrey m Malay
Variant of Nazri.
Nazriya f Indian (Muslim, Rare)
Possibly from Persian نظریه (nazariye), ultimately from Arabic نَظَرِيَّة (naẓariyya) "theory, theorem". A known bearer is Nazriya Nazim (1994–), a Muslim Indian actress from Kerala.
Nazry m Malay
Variant of Nazri.
Nazyr m Chechen, Ingush
Chechen and Ingush form of Nazir 1.
Ndikubwayo m Rundi
Means "I am alive thanks to God" in Kirundi.
Ndiyafhi m & f Venda
Means "where do I go?" in Tshivenda.
Nealey f & m Obscure
Transferred use of the surname Nealey.
Nealy f English
Either a feminine form of Neal or a diminutive of Cornelia.
Nearboy m Romani (Anglicized)
Possibly an Anglicized form of the surname Nerby.
Nearidey f Khmer
Means "southwest" in Khmer.
Neary f Khmer
Means "gentle girl" in Khmer.
Nebettawy f Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian nb.t-tꜢwj meaning "lady of the two lands", derived from nbt "lady, mistress" combined with tꜣ "land, realm, country" and .wj "the two of them", together referring to Upper and Lower Egypt as a single entity... [more]
Nebtyhotep f Ancient Egyptian
Probably means "the Two Ladies are satisfied".
Nebty-tepites f Ancient Egyptian
Ancient Egyptian feminine name meaning "The two crowns on the head of her father".
Necmiye f Turkish
Turkish feminine form of Najm.
Nedavya m Hebrew (Rare)
Modern Hebrew form of Nedabiah.
Neddy m English
Variant of Neddie.
Nedley m English (American, Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Nedley.
Nedly m English (American, Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Variant of Nedley. A notable bearer of this name is the Dutch jazz musician and composer Nedly Elstak (1931-1989).
Nedyu m Bulgarian
Variant of Nedko.
Nee-gon-we-way-we-dun m Ojibwe
Meaning, "thunder before the storm."
Neeley m & f English, Literature
Diminutive of Cornelius or a transferred use of the surname Neeley.
Neeyl m Manx
Manx form Niall.
Neferubity f Ancient Egyptian
Ancient Egyptian feminine name meaning "the beauty of the king of Lower Egypt".
Nefiya m Mormon (Latinized)
Russian form of Nephi.
Neftaly m English
Variant of Neftali.
Nefydd m Medieval Welsh
Possibly related to Middle Welsh nef "heaven" (compare nefoedd "heavens"), or udd "lord, prince".
Nefyn f Circassian
Means "bright" in Adyghe (West Circassian).
Nehmetawy f Egyptian Mythology
From the nḥm.t-ˁw3ỉ; meaning "She who embraces those in need", the name of a minor Ancient Egyptian goddess, the wife of Nehebu-kau or, occasionally, Thoth.
Nehtaya f Sanskrit (Modern, Rare)
Eternal.shakti.another name for durga
Neisy f Spanish (Latin American)
Possibly an invented name based on Deisy.
Nekayah f American (Rare), Literature
The name of a princess of Abyssinia (present-day Ethiopia) in Samuel Johnson's novella 'The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia' (1759). Its origins are uncertain, though it may be a derivative of Nicaula, the Habesha name for the queen of Sheba... [more]
Nekemiyah f Kongo
Comforted by God
Ne'kiya f African American
Maybe a variant of Nekayah.
Nekiyat f Lezgin
Elaborated form of Neki.
Nektariy m Russian
Russian form of Nektarios.
Neleyko m Nenets
Nenets diminutive of Aleksey.
Nellý f Icelandic
Icelandic adoption of Nelly.
Nelwyn f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Meaning unknown. It could possibly be an elaboration of Nell.
Nely f Dutch, Spanish (Mexican)
Variant spelling of Nelie.
Nelyafinwë m Literature
Means "third Finwë". In Tolkien's Legendarium this is the father-name of Maedhros.
Ne'matoy f Uzbek
Derived from ne'mat meaning "blessings" and oy meaning "moon".
Nemoy m Medieval Polish, Medieval Czech, Medieval
Polish nie "not" + Polish mój "mine".... [more]
Nemtyemsaf m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian nmtj-m-zꜣ.f meaning "Nemty is his protection", derived from the name of the god Nemti combined with m "in, in the role of", zꜣ "protection", and the suffix .f "he, him, his".
Nency f Guernésiais
Guernésiais form of Nancy.
Nengyan f Chinese
From the Chinese 能 (néng) meaning "to be able" and 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)".
Nengyuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 能 (néng) meaning "to be able, ability" and 媛 (yuàn) meaning "beauty, beautiful woman".
Nenye f Chinese
From the Chinese 嫩 (nèn) meaning "delicate, light, soft" and 晔 (yè) meaning "bright, radiant, thriving".
Néomaye f French (Rare, Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
From Latin Neomadia, the meaning of which is uncertain. This was the name of a French saint who is mainly venerated in the Poitou region. She is the patron saint of shepherds.... [more]
Néophyte m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Neophytos via Neophytus.
Neophytus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Neophytos. This name was borne by several ecumenical patriarchs of Constantinople.
Neowyn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Neowyn Brakhage is a director and actress. Her first name is possibly Welsh in origin, though she is American.
Neoyame m & f Tswana
Means "my gift" in Setswana.
Neoyaone f & m Tswana
Means "His (God's) gift" in Setswana.
Nephry f Popular Culture
The name of Jade Curtiss' sister from the video game Tales of the Abyss.
Nerey m Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian
Bulgarian, Russian and Ukrainian form of Nereus.
Neriyah f English (American, Modern)
Most probably a variant of Neriah.
Nesryn f Literature
The name of a character in the Throne of Glass series, written by Sarah J. Maas.
Nestoriy m Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian
Bulgarian, Russian and Ukrainian form of Nestorios (see Nestor).
Nesya f Hebrew (Modern)
Combination of the name Nes with the letters יה (which are part of the name of God) means "Miracle of God" in Hebrew.
Nethanya f Obscure (Modern)
A rare variant of the masculine Biblical name Nethaniah used for girls.
Netley m English (Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Netley. A known bearer was the English con artist and writer Netley Lucas (1903-1940).
Netoy m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Ernesto and Néstor.
Netty f English (Rare), Swedish, Norwegian
Diminutive of Annette, Netta 1 and other names with the suffix -nette.
Neul-byeol f & m Korean (Modern, Rare)
From Byeol prefixed with 늘 (neul) meaning "always, forever."
Nevayot m Biblical Hebrew
Nebaioth, Genesis 36:3.
Nevyana f Bulgarian
Variant form of Nevena.
Neway m Ge'ez
Means "vessel" in Ge'ez.
Newlyn f Cornish
Cornish form of Nolwenn. It belonged to a 5th-century Cornish saint.
Ney m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Maybe from the surname Ney borne by a general in the army of emperor Napoleon I.
Neya f English
Variant of Naya.
Neya f Soviet, Russian
Contracted form of Energiya. This name was used by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.... [more]
Neyah f English
Variant of Naya.
Neyl m Arabic
Other variant of Nail.
Neyland m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Neyland.
Neyo f Japanese
From Japanese 禰 (ne) meaning "one's deceased father" combined with 夜 (yo) meaning "night". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.
Neyriane f Brazilian
Elaborated form of Neyri.
Neysean m African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a combination of the popular phonetic element nay and Sean.
Neytiri f Popular Culture
Means "she who seeks the spirits" in Na'vi, the language used in the film 'Avatar' (2009).
Neyume f Japanese
From Japanese 寧 (nei, mushi.ro) meaning "preferably, rather," 根 (kon, ne, -ne) meaning "head (pimple), radical, root," 音 (in, on, -non, oto, ne) meaning "sound, noise," 子 (shi, su, tsu, ko, -ko, ne) meaning "child, sign of the rat (1st sign of the Chinese zodiac)" and 眠 (min, nemu.i, nemu.ru, ne) meaning "die, sleep(y)" and 夢 (bou, mu, kura.i, yume, yume.miru) meaning "dream, illusion, vision"
Neyva f Irish (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Niamh
Neyyire f Turkish (Rare)
From Arabic نيرة (nayyira) meaning "luminous, bright, shining".
Nezahualcoyotl m Nahuatl
From Nahuatl nezahualli "fasting", probably referring to a paper collar worn to show the wearer should not be offered food, and coyotl "coyote".
Nezamysl m Czech
Czech form of the Polish name Niezamysł.
N'famory m Western African
Possibly a variant of Nfamara. This name is primarily used in Guinea.
Ngadiyah f Javanese
From Javanese Ngahad meaning "Sunday" (of Arabic origin) combined with the feminine suffix -yah.
Ngadiyem f Javanese
From Javanese Ngahad meaning "Sunday" (of Arabic origin) combined with the feminine suffix -yem.
Nghaminyigwe m Kaguru
Means "he who is unknown" in Chikaguru.
Nguvayake f Shona
Means "in God's time" in Shona.
Nguyện m & f Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 願 (nguyện) meaning "to wish, to pledge".
Nguyen m Vietnamese (Expatriate)
Variant of Nguyên used outside of Vietnam among people of Vietnamese descent.
Nguyêt f & m Vietnamese
Variant of Nguyệt.
Nguyet f & m Vietnamese (Anglicized, Expatriate)
Variant of Nguyệt used outside of Vietnam.
Nguyệt Ánh f Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 月 (nguyệt) meaning "moon" and 映 (ánh) "reflected light" meaning "moonlight".
Nhlayiseko m & f Tsonga
Means "safety" in Xitsonga.
Như Ý f Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 如意 (như ý) meaning "to be in accordance with one's wish, to be to one's liking".
Nhyasa f Newar
Variant transcription of Devanagari न्ह्यस: (see Nhyasah).
Nhyasah f Newar
Means "question" in Newar.
Nianyan f Chinese
From the Chinese 念 (niàn) meaning "say, idea, think of, recall, study" and 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)".
Nianyu f Chinese
From the Chinese 念 (niàn) meaning "say, idea, think of, recall, study" and 玉 (yù) meaning "jade".
Niaoyu f Chinese
From the Chinese 鸟 (niǎo) meaning "bird" and 羽 (yǔ) meaning "feather".
Nicey f English (Rare, Archaic)
18th-century variant of Nice, itself a Latinization of Greek Nike.
Nickayla f English (Modern, Rare)
Allegedly a blend of Nicole and Makayla.
Nickey m & f English
Variant of Nicky.
Nickoya f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Nicoya, which might be an invented name based on the sounds found in names such as Nicole, Nikia and Sequoia.
Nicolly f Brazilian
Brazilian variant of Nicole in the style of similar names such as Danielly (See also Nicoli/Nicholi).
Nicoly f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Brazilian Portuguese variant of Nicole, reflecting the local pronunciation of the name.
Nicy f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Nicey as well as a diminutive of Eunice, occasionally used as a given name in its own right.
Nidtaya f Thai
Alternate transcription of Nittaya.
Niecy f English
Diminutive of Denise.
Nieky m & f Dutch
For men, this name is a diminutive of Nicolaas via its short form Niek. For women, this name is a diminutive of Nicola 2, Nicole, Nicolette, Nicolien, Nicolina and Nicoline (all very commonly used in the Netherlands as feminine forms of the aforementioned Nicolaas).... [more]
Niezamysł m Polish (Rare, Archaic)
From the Polish negative prefix nie and the Polish element mysł, which derives from the Old Slavic element myslĭ "thought, idea".... [more]
Niftyuk f Nivkh
Name given to a woman who has had many children, all which died with her.
Niholoy f Uzbek
Derived from nihol meaning "sprout, shoot, young growth" and oy meaning "moon".
Nikayla f English (American, Modern, Rare)
A variant of Mikayla, maybe influenced by Nicole.
Nikky f English
Variant of Nikki. This is borne by the American poet Nikky Finney (1957-), born Lynn Carol Finney.
Nikotyche f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" and τύχη (tyche) meaning "chance, luck, fortune".
Nikotychos m Ancient Greek
Masculine form of Nikotyche.
Niktey m Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian
Bulgarian, Russian and Ukrainian form of Nycteus.
Nikusya m & f Russian, Ukrainian
Russian and Ukrainian diminutive of given names that contain the element -nik-, such as Kallinik, Nikifor and Nikolay (for men) and Dominika and Veronika (for women)... [more]
Nikuyah f African American
Unknown meaning. Nikuyah Walker is the first Black female mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia.
Nikyta f & m English, Spanish
Variant of Nikita.
Niley f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Niley.
Nilly f Hebrew
Variant of Nili.
Nily f Hebrew
Variant of Nili.
Nincy f English, Malayalam, Tamil
Influenced by Nina and Nini.
Nindya f Indonesian
Indonesian variant of Anindya.
Ningdyah f Javanese (Rare)
From Javanese ning meaning "clear, bright, clean" combined with dyah meaning "young woman, girl, princess". It is also used as a suffix for feminine names (although rarely).
Ningtyas f Javanese
From Javanese ning meaning "clear, bright, clean" combined with tyas meaning "heart". It is sometimes used as a suffix for feminine names.
Ningyan f Chinese
From the Chinese 柠 (níng) meaning "lemon" and 嫣 (yān) meaning "charming, fascinating".
Ningyu f Chinese
From the Chinese 柠 (níng) meaning "lemon" and 雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain".
Niniye f Walloon
Walloon form of Virginie.
Ninoy m Filipino
Diminutive of Benigno.... [more]
Ninyan m Irish
Variant of Ninian.
Niowanggiyan m Manchu
Means "green" in Manchu.
Niramaya f Indian
"healthy" or "free of disease."
Nirnay m Nepali
Variant of Nirnaya.
Nirnaya m Nepali
Meaning "Decision".
Nisay m Khmer
Means "gift, talent" or "determination" in Khmer.
Nishonoy f Uzbek
Derived from nishon meaning "mark, sign" and oy meaning "moon".
Nitay m Hebrew
The name first appeared in the Talmud Era. Nittai of Arbela was one of the Tannaim.
Nitaya f Thai
Alternate transcription of Nittaya.
Nitiya f & m Thai
Alternate transcription of Nittaya.
Nittaya f Thai
Derived from Thai นิตย์ (nit) meaning "constantly, perpetually, eternally", ultimately from Sanskrit नित्य (nitya).
Nittiya f Thai
Alternate transcription of Nittaya.
Nixzmary f American (Hispanic, Rare)
A combination of Nixzaliz and Maria. A famous person with this name is Nixzmary Brown (1998-2006).
Niya f Sanskrit, Indian
MEANING : to pass over( with a carriage ), to come down to, to incur... [more]
Niyaan m Sanskrit, Hinduism, Hindi, Marathi, Indian, Tamil, Assamese
MEANING : path, access,coming or arrival... [more]
Niyam m Indian (Latinized, Modern)
From hindu, meaning, restraint of mind; ethical rules; Discipline activity in accordance in the rules
Niyamat f Urdu
“Blessing “
Niyasung f & m Dagbani
Means "good intention" in Dagbani.
Niyayesh f Iranian
Niyayesh means prayer
Nîyaz m & f Kurdish
Means "request, wish" in Kurdish.
Niyaz f & m Persian, Persian Mythology, Kyrgyz
Derived from the Persian noun نیاز (niyaz) meaning "need, necessity, requirement" as well as "desire, wish". In Zoroastrianism, Niyaz is the name of a demon.... [more]
Niyazbek m Kyrgyz
Combination of Niyaz with the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".
Niyazi m Turkish, Azerbaijani
From Persian نیاز (niyāz) meaning "need, necessity, want, supplication, wish, desire".
Niyogushima f Rundi
Means "God should be thanked" in Kirundi.
Niyoko f Japanese (Rare)
From 丹 (ni) meaning "red", 洋 () meaning "ocean" and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
Niyokuri f & m Rwandan
Feminine and masculine name, perhaps honorific after famed professor of agriculture Aristide Niyokuri.
Niyol m Navajo
Means "wind" in Navajo.
Niyom m & f Thai
Means "popular, admired, respected" or "principle, doctrine" in Thai.
Niyoosha f Persian
Alternate transcription of Persian نیوشا (see Niusha).
Niyousha f Persian
Alternate transcription of Persian نیوشا (see Niusha).
Niyozbibi f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek niyoz meaning "alms, supplication" and bibi meaning "learned woman".
Niyozgo'zal f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek niyoz meaning "alms, supplication" and go'zal meaning "beautiful".
Niyozgul f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek niyoz meaning "alms, supplication" and gul meaning "rose, flower".
Niyozmoh f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek niyoz meaning "alms, supplication" and moh meaning "moon".
Niyozoy f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek niyoz meaning "alms, supplication" and oy meaning "moon".
Niyu f Chinese
From the Chinese 霓 (ní) meaning "rainbow" and 萸 (yú) meaning "dogwood".
Niyuki f & m Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 煮 (ni) meaning "boiled" or 二 (ni) meaning "two" combined with 雪 (yuki) meaning "snow", as well as other combinations of kanji.
Niyusha f Persian
Alternate transcription of Persian نیوشا (see Niusha).
Nizigiyimana f Rundi
Means "I hope in God" in Kirundi.
Nkanyezi m Zulu, Southern African
Means "star" in Zulu.
Nkanyiso m Zulu
Means "light" in Zulu.
Nkhumbwizhya m & f Nsenga
Meaning admire for a while. Name given to a baby after his/her siblings die as babies.
Nkosenye m Zulu
Means “another one” in Zulu.
Nkosiyabo m African, Ndebele, Zulu
Means "their king" in Zulu.
Nnyawedzeni m & f Venda
Means "let me rest" in Tshivenda.
Nnyeyam m & f Dagbani
"I have learnt my lesson"
Nnyinamukari f Kiga
Meaning unknown.
Nobby m English (American), Literature
A common nickname and short form of Norbert.... [more]
Nobody m Literature
The name of the main character in The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. The novel is about a little boy, named Nobody Owens, who is raised in a graveyard by ghosts.